Site news

Please click on the tab “Continue to this website” to access E tracker and this will allow you access to the etracker as usual.

We have 22 days of service with etracker, on 8th, 9th and 10th we will be pulling the data from etracker. Please make sure all the information is up-to-date. Any information added later than that date will not be on the new system. You will still be able to use the system and the text functionality during that duration.

We are in the process of changing over to the new internet filter. YCWiFi_Guest will no longer be available. The new Wi-Fi is called ‘Campus’. Once connected, open a browser and you will be prompted to enter a username and password. This is your normal username and password that you use to login at College.

We are currently testing some software called SWG (Secure Web Gateway) which will mean you will no longer have to make any setting changes and enter in proxy details. Tests are proving stable and we will start the roll out after February half term, firstly at UCY to help with the wireless and speed issues down there. We will then roll out to main site and other outreach sites.

Networking

All the new fibre is now in place, and we will be rolling out the new network switches in the next couple of weeks. We are planning to switch over to the new network during February half term. There will be a noticeable difference in network speed once this is up and running.

New Servers

We will also be getting new servers in the next couple weeks, with these in place on the new network there should be a real noticeable difference in speed when using any device connected to the network.

Flash Player Update

We have created an updated package for Flash Player and have started to deploy this across all locations. We are hoping this to be completed by the end of Tuesday 3rd February.

ITS App

IT Services have begun development on a tray application. The app will make it much easier for you to log a ticket direct with ITS, but it also allows us to send out alerts to your computers in the event of an IT emergency or Email failure. Very early days but watch this space!

Futurelearn.com are offering a FREE online MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) on developing skills in preparation for University.

This six week course is essential for students planning to attend university. For a small fee, completing students can also obtain a statement of participation which will sit nicely next to your university personal statement.

Sign up by Monday 26th January to access this free resource. Links and further information can be found here via e-hub.

The Sports Centre are offering two distinct fitness classes to help you get into shape for 2015. Both body toning and muscle building classes are available starting weekly. View the attached documents for additional details.